Ultrasound Technologist Per Diem

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC) seeks an Ultrasound Technologist (Sonographer) to perform multi-frequency sonographic imaging and related procedures under licensed supervision. The role includes prep, documentation, and assisting in interventional studies as needed.

The candidate should hold ARRT/ARDMS/CCI credentials with site requirements including radiology, maternal fetal medicine, and vascular specialties, and must meet state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program in Radiologic Technology is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures correct order, identifies patient, and documents clinical history.
• Uses appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes patient safety and ALARA principles.
• Assists with medication administration where applicable under licensed supervision.
• Evaluates images for quality and ensures data transfer/archiving.
• Educates and mentors students and other health care providers.
• Collaborates with licensed practitioners for interventional procedures.
• Maintains optimal equipment parameters for diagnostic procedures.
• Performs diagnostic, interventional, and sonographic procedures as prescribed.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology

Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Ultrasound Technologists (Sonographers) are responsible for the administration of multi-frequency sound waves and other techniques for diagnostic, therapeutic or research purposes. A sonographer performs sonographic imaging procedures and acquires and analyzes data needed for diagnosis at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed practitioner.

Ultrasound Technologists independently perform or assist the licensed practitioner in the completion of sonographic imaging procedures. Ultrasound Technologists prepare, administer and document activities related to medications in accordance with federal and state laws, regulations, or lawful institutional policy.

Job Duties:

• Ensures correct order is obtained, patient is properly identified and prepared for exam, and that clinical history is corroborated and appropriately documented while respecting confidentiality.
• Utilizes appropriate imaging protocol and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety, optimizing patient care, and applying principles of ALARA (As Low as Reasonably Achievable).
• Preparing and/or administering, as applicable, medications through new or existing vascular access site as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Evaluates images for proper positioning and acceptable technical quality and verifies archival storage and/or transfer of data, post processing of data if applicable.
• Educating and monitoring students and other health care providers.
• Collaborates with a licensed practitioner in the performance of sonographic interventional procedures.
• Ensuring equipment parameters for diagnostic and interventional procedures are of optimal technical and administrative quality as requested by a licensed practitioner.
• Performing diagnostic, interventional, sonographic procedures as prescribed by a licensed practitioner or during appropriate educational activities.
• Independently reviews symptoms and medical history to determine the correct exam for the patient.
• Evaluate orders and requests for procedures to assure correct scheduling of patient exams.
• Performs noninvasive vascular laboratory tests (if applicable).
• Independently provides preliminary interpretation of the test results (if applicable), including level of disease, incidental findings, results, outliers, contradictory and unexpected test results, and need for additional testing, urgency of care and reporting to provider.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details:

The following certification required upon hire:

• Certification by the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) as a sonographer or the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) certification and
  • Radiology : ARDMS (preferred ABD, OB/GYN) credential required upon hire. If vascular credential is required at site – ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential must be obtained within one year of hire.
  • Maternal Fetal Medicine: ARDMS (OB/GYN) required upon hire.
  • Adult Echocardiography** :** ARDMS (AE) certification required within 6 months of hire.
  • Pediatric Echocardiography** :** ARDMS (AE) preferred.
  • Vascular: ARDMS (RVT) or RVS credential required upon hire.

Applicants hired after March 10, 2024, must complete steps required for advancing to level 2 within 24 months.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Radiologic Technology (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Related Field of Study (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) - Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) - American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), Sonography (S) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES:

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

• KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
• EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
• LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
• INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
• SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.